Dedicated to fly fishing and the education,
conservation, and sustainability of the sport
The Falmouth Flats Fly Fishers is a diverse group of anglers with one thing in common: The Fly Rod. Located in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, we are a nonprofit charter club of Fly Fishers International (FFI) dedicated to the promotion of fly fishing through education, restoration, and conservation efforts.
Our club was spawned as a result of the seasonal shad and striped bass runs on the easily-waded Rappahannock River flats below the Falmouth Bridge in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Over the course of several years, as an increasing number of fly fishers came into contact with one another at the flats, information was shared, friendships made, and - on January 19th of 1999 – the Falmouth Flats Fly Fishers was launched at an organizational meeting which drew 25 people by word-of-mouth advertising. Our current membership now exceeds 100.
Today, our club’s activities, projects, and monthly meetings reflect the varied interests of our anglers. We welcome individuals of all experience levels and fly fishing focus. Whether you prefer chasing cold-water trout, warm-water bass,
or salt water monsters, you’ll find like-minded anglers in this club. Our meetings, currently conducted the third Tuesday of every month, are attended by experienced fly anglers, beginners, and those just curious about the sport.
If you have questions about the Club, fly fishing in the area, or attending a meeting, click the button to the right to contact us.
2024 Snapshot Calendar - Click Here
19 March Monthly Meeting
Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 1019 Princess Anne St, Ground Floor Meeting Hall
6:00 - 7:00 Fly Tying 7:00 - 9:00 General Meeting
Presentations: Shad Conservation Efforts, Shad Fishing Techniques
30 March Project Healing Waters Annual Fly Tying Marathon
National Museum of the Marine Corps, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tyers must pre-register with Chris at flyfishingsasquatch@gmail.com
Click HERE to see flyer with details
3-4 April WV Gold Rush
Fish for WV Golden Trout outside Petersburg, WV
Click HERE to see trip overview Click HERE to see trip / fishing reports from prior trips
Sign-up at February or March meeting
13 April Shad Day with PHW
Historic Port of Falmouth
Sign Up / RSVP to Craig at falmouthflatsflyfishers@gmail.com
19 April Shad Fishing with NOVA TU
Meet at Ficklen Island street parking at 7:00 a.m.
Contact Lars (Lhudnall@aol.com) to sign up
Recent Events
March Ohio Steelhead Trip
Frozen Rose Annual Expedition(s) - 25 January & 22 February
57 degrees . . . no snow, no ice, but still plenty of good fishing
Recent Catches
New member James with his
first trout on the fly. Rose
River on 22 February.
New member Ed with his first
trout on the fly. Cedar Creek
on 9 December.
Jim with one of his double-digit Peacock Bass, caught somewhere along the Amazon in December.